Intermittent Fasting Buddies needed

jonnie256

I'm going to start IF again tomorrow. I did it 4yrs ago and lost a lot of weight it since then I've had bad eating habits and been under a lot of stress and have gained all of it and more back. But I want a fresh new start. I'm going to be doing a 20:4(20hrs fasted,4hr eating window). I actually find it when I did IF that I get fuller faster and I dont eat as much as you would think you would. I am also going to start working out low intensity with free weights and work my way up in intensity the more weight I lose. I'm wanting to lose 45lbs in 3 months.

nagdha

I'm looking for IF friends too. Can you add me. I am doing 16:8 and seeing positive reaults. Help me keep going

enfermera88

I started IF a little over a month ago. It is perfect for me. I like the Leangains fasting method. I do a 14-16 hour fast, and 8-10 hour feed. ( I read that women should not fast as long as men.) I still try to eat clean. So the fasting is usually not the difficult part for me, it is usually trying to get my macros right. I recommend it to my friends and family, but they hear the word "fasting", and automatically get turned off. I try to explain to them that some of the fasting state is while they are sleeping, but they don't want to hear it. I wish more people would give it a try. I wish you the best on this go around.

rox51071

I have done IF back 2013 and managed to kept for a year. I lost about 30 lbs. I nearly reach my goal weight but my weight loss had stopped. Not having friends whos doing IF during the maintenance period is difficult. The lack of motivation made me go back to my old habits. I gained them all back by end of 2014...so..yeah...please add me. i would love to do it all over again. I will start on friday.

hiswifey2012

Please add me! I've been struggling with weight for such a long time would love to try this! Plz add to share tips

dmhigdon

Add me! I do a 16/8 split with strength training.

pdxhak

Add me!

financelady12

Please add me. I am new to the official IF diet but it is close to my natural eating habbits. I have been successful with IF 2x in my life but didn't know I was doing IF.

The 1st was in high school. I was over 300 pounds I would skip breakfast and walk 2 miles to school. I had night school and would only eat fruit for dinner. I lost 60 pounds in 3 months. I was not attempting to lose weight. It was just a matter of convince and budget.

2 years back I decided to loose weight and my co-worker told me about fasting cardio. I would wake up do an hour of cardio everyday. I was vegan and thus ate really clean, I lost just under 50 pounds. I kept that weight off and decided to pick up fasting cardio again and start weight lifting. I happen to run across this IF diet on YouTube and it makes total since to me. I frequently fasted 2 to 4 hours before my hot yoga workouts just so I would not throw up in class, and loved it.

Fasting gives me clarity of thought and and an appreciation for food.
Good food makes me feel good.

Today is my first day of intentional IF. My plan is to eat 8 fast 16. 1st meal at 11 last meal at 6. 1300 calories a day. 30 mins of cardio 7 days a week. Strength training 4x a week.

I wish you all much sucess.

aureum79

I am doing IF 18:6 feel free to add me

cjktokyo

Add me - would be great to have support. I was very active until about 3 years ago when I was injured and had to stop any sport. I managed to keep my weight in check through 5:2 but then got lazy. Now I'm starting again and also I can add some light exercise.

I usually have two days per week (changes weekly depending on my schedule) where I skip breakfast, have a low calorie soup for lunch and a small dinner.

misschip1983

Feel free to add me I've lost 28lb so far doing this. My time window is 12pm until 8pm . this really is working for me , I've also found I have much more energy.

whit4288

Please add me! I've been doing a 4:20 version of IF and have really seen my weight loss pick up. Would love friends who are on a similar journey

adawn1981

Add me! I'll be starting 18:6 tomorrow!

loobe1066

When drinking during the fasting can you add a small amount of skimmed milk to a mug of tea?

mdwillsjr

I've actually committed Intermittent Fasting to may daily life just recently. I started mid to late May of this year and so far have gone from 305lbs to 275lbs. With a workout 4-5 times a week and a 8:16 protocol. (8 hour eating window and a 16 hour fast.) Most days recently I've been doing 6:18 because I usuay eat at 12 or so and stop at 6 p.m. no matter what time I started that day.

acmorris77

I do 17/7 pretty much and lost 35 since March.

alltheweigh170

Today is my first day on 16:8. Please add me!

e_baqi83

Seriously began 17:7 a week ago! I workout at lunch time, eat a protien-heavy lunch right after my workout and thats usually 1pm. I continue eating till 8pm (just healthy normal food) and start the 17 hour cycle fast at that time (8pm). Between 8pm and 1pm the following day I drink water, coffee and tea without sugar/cream. In a month's time I will weigh myself again. Is there a group for IF on Myfitnesspal or just this thread? If yes, please add me.

reine76

Hi, this is my first time on MFP and the forum. So, excuse me if I miss any protocol.
I've been thinking about giving IF a try lately. I haven't figured out which method to use. I think I might try 16:8. Did anyone have any side effects when they first began?

llbrixon

Add me! I love IF . I have been doing IF for a few months. I also walk 3x week to get extra calories to eat. I need to manage my macros better though.

tifflong109

How do i start IF and where can i learn more about it?

Bassma2015

Hi, I do intermittent fasting 16:8 .
I lost 11 lbs so far and still going strong.
Add me if you want, I'll be happy to support you.

Cailleach_Anna

I have been doing 16:8 for two weeks but didn't realize it had a name.
Feel free to add me.

vmin95z

Only way I can successfully diet. I fast after waking up and have a meal structure. Just started this week

maezombiegirl

mecoconleche wrote: »

I usually push my first meal 4-8 hours after waking up, then feasting on a 1200 calorie meal lol

What do you eat for the 1200 calories? I am really stumped with getting enough fat/protein and calories in daily ( I can only do a small amount of dairy, beef and eggs).

maezombiegirl

loobe1066 wrote: »

When drinking during the fasting can you add a small amount of skimmed milk to a mug of tea?

I think technically if it has calories, then it breaks the fast. I have recently developed a taste for peppermint tea with NO sweetener lol.

kissedbythesunshine

19/5 here. Loving it.

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Flugelblues

Resurrecting this thread as I need fasting buddies too!! I'm doing 5:2 with three days at 1600 Cals added and not counting at weekends (but being mindful of portions etc). Last week was my first week and I lost 4lbs - expect it to slow down from now on. I've done 5:2 in the past and love the flexibility - you can add an extra fast day if you need it or change your days around. I also like that it teaches me I don't need to have a biscuit with coffee or that hunger isn't as scary as you think it's going to be!!

BarbellzNBrotein

This is basically my holy grail. It's engrained in me now. I usually have my first meal around 2/3 pm the stop eating around 10 give or take. Not always BANG on time.. I'm not a slave to the clock but generally that's how I eat. I always. Get shredded with this especially if I incorporate fasted HIIT cardio... It's a wrap. I encourage anyone thinking about it to just give it go for a week. I can't see how you won't like it.